SI: THE POTENTIAL OF PLANTS, HERBS AND TREE BARK FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Mar-2020

The letter prompted a correspondent in the Solomon Islands to say there were plants and tree bark at home that had been used as traditional o

SI: PREPAREDNESS IN PREVENTING CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 21-Mar-2020

Prime Minister Sogavare said, during his national addrees, the government was then about to implement 21 measures, additionally to the ones e

MAKIRA GOLD OPENS CHOCOLATE FACTORY IN AUSTRALIA

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Mar-2020

“MAKIRA Gold which has been buying sola dried cocoa beans from Makira and Guadalcanal cocoa farmers has opened a chocolate factory

UK NEARING A BREAKTHROUGH WITH A CORONAVIRUS IMMUNITY TEST

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Mar-2020

Speaking with India Today, Dr Rodrico Ofrin, Regional Emergencies Director, WHO, said there was no need to panic, as cases tested positive in

SI: PROTECTIVE MEASURES AGAINST COVID - 19

Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 20-Mar-2020

“In a statement, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said most of the early actions focus on Honiara and Guadalcanal being the most vu

SI: SIG STEPPING UP MEASURES TO DEAL WITH CORONAVIRUS THREAT

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Mar-2020

“Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced the raft of measures in a national address to the nation last night in the wake of the

NRH RESTRICTS VISITORS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 20-Mar-2020

“.Under the NRH Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) protocol, there is an urgent need to control the movement of visitors, vehic

SIG TO BAN ALL PORK IMPORTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Mar-2020

The ministry said protection of domestic livestock is of paramount concern and far outweighs the negative impact the ban will have on local b

SOLOMON AIRLINES REDUCES INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SERVICES

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 20-Mar-2020

“Announcing the changes, Chief Executive Officer Brett Gebers said the airline would continue to review its operations in light of

TOUGHER MEASURES BEING TAKEN TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 20-Mar-2020

Gatherings of more than 20 people - including meetings and religious services - are now banned, and all nightclubs, gyms, cinemas, swimming p

SOLOMON AIRLINES REDUCING FLIGHTS

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 20-Mar-2020

Announcing the changes, Chief Executive Officer Brett Gebers said the airline would continue to review its operations in light of the continu

SI: THE NEED TO RECOGNISE RESOURCE OWNERS IN ADVANCING DEVELOPMENTS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020

The Prime Minister’s comments were seen as a direct response to the core arguments arising from the ‘ethnic tension&r

SI: TACKLING THE THREAT OF COVID-19

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020

I will outline what Prime Minister Sogavare had to say because I believe it necessary to demonstrate to the outside world, via my website, th

SI: TOURIST ARRIVALS IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2019

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020

Arrivals by country of residence for the fourth quarter 2019 showed that Australians recorded 34.0 per cent and remain the largest

EIGHT DEATHS AND THOUSANDS AFFECTED BY RECENT FLOODING ON GUADALCANAL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 19-Mar-2020

“The Solomon Islands' National Disaster Management Office says eight people died in a landslide at Lambi in west Guadalcana

SI: GOVERNOR GENERAL SPEAKS OF THE TOURISM SECTOR

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Mar-2020

Such limitations had contributed to high travel and logistics cost and made it difficult to secure commitment by investors, which further exa

SI: LEGISLATION IN HAND TO CURB ILLICIT MATERIAL ON THE INTERNET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Mar-2020

It has been announced in the Solomon Islands that government is set to strengthen and further empower measures to act against illicit materia

SI: TSI HEAD SAYS NO FUNDS FROM CHINA YET

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 18-Mar-2020

“What we sighted before the budget went into the discussion was the Solomon Island Government’s budgetary contribution wh

SI: NONI FRUIT SUCCESS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 18-Mar-2020

The report that the Member of Parliament for Northwest Guadalcanal, Bodo Dettke paid a courtesy visit to the Governor General, Sir David Vuna

SI: SEARCH CALLED OFF FOR 3 BODIES IN LAMBI LANDSLIDE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020

“Five bodies have been recovered from the mass of debris created in Lambi village by a landslide that occurred amid several days of

SI: GOVERNMENT PLANS FOR THE DBSI

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020

According to the Government Communication Unit, the aim of the Bank will be to facilitate the economic and social development of Solomon Isla

REPORT OF A VACCINE TRIAL IN THE USA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020

“The worldwide outbreak has sickened more than 156,000 people and left more than 5,800 dead. The death toll in the United States is

SI: A UNITED STAND NEEDED TO TACKLE CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020

“We must understand that each option have different implications. When we talk about a total lock down of the country, we must also

SUGGESTED WAYS OF COPING WITH THE WORRY AND STRESS OVER CORONAVIRUS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 17-Mar-2020

I read an article today written by female academics at Bond University in Australia and published in the ‘Conversation<

TRAGIC NEWS FOLLOWS LANDSLIDE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Mar-2020

"There are communities that have lost homes and properties and the NDMO has been working with the Red Cross and other NGOs

BAN ON IMPORTED PORK BEING CONSIDERED BY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS GOVERNMENT

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 16-Mar-2020

"MALD is taking serious steps to prevent the intrusion of the African Swine Flu (ASF) into our shores as there is no vaccine or cure

STRICT MEASURES IN PLACE TO PREVENT COVID -19

Quoting Radio New Zealand 16-Mar-2020

Australia's decision comes a day after New Zealand announced the same measures, in what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said were &

SI: TRAVEL BAN IN PLACE

Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 16-Mar-2020

“The Solomon Islands government has banned all its public servants from overseas travel. This decision was made by Cabinet in light

SI: CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Mar-2020

In actual fact, according to an IUCN report in 2013, then ongoing logging on the western part of Rennel Islands, only 12 km from the World He

FOOD GARDENS AFFECTED BY FLOODING

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Mar-2020

“Solomon Star’s Guadalcanal stringer John Toki reported that there are huge numbers of food gardens at West Guadalcanal w

SI: LAKE TEGANO ON UNESCO DANGER LIST

Quoting Radio New Zealand 15-Mar-2020

“East Rennell is in danger of logging, invasive species (rats and possibly Giant African Snail in future), over-exploitation of coc

BENEFITS OF RE-OPENING DBSI

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Mar-2020

“The Minister of Lands, Housing and Survey, William Bradford Marau says the re-opening of DBSI will be good for the Makira Ulawa Pr

CALL FOR A BAN ON FLIGHTS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 15-Mar-2020

“Increasing number of flights and travellers entering Honiara puts a serious risk and threat to the current health system. Our curr

SI: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE IMPACT MIGRATION TO OTHER ISLANDS CAUSES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020

The unusual changes in the weather are visiting us more frequently nowadays and are battering our island homes at ferocities never

AN INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG SOLOMON ISLANDER

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020

A feature story in today’s edition of the Solomon Star newspapers tells of the truly inspiring efforts of Ms Gladys Habu, the most

WEST GUADALCANAL SUFFERS THE IMPACT OF RECENT HEAVY RAIN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020

In the last few days, the Solomon Islands received continuous heavy rain which caused flooding, damage to roads and bridges and a deadly land

SOLOMON PORTS GIVES FINANCIAL HELP TO CHOISEUL BAY PROVINCIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

Quoting Radio New Zealand 14-Mar-2020

The Solomon Ports Chief Financial Officer, George Rausi, who handed the cheque for A105, 000 to Mr Rotoava, said the SOE was happy and honour

A RELEVANT QUESTION?

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Mar-2020

I could go on to raise the concerns I have so often mentioned about the run down state of the rural health clinics and the basic needs I see

FLASH FLOODING AFFECTS SELWYN COLLEGE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020

“The school’s chaplain Fr. John Roroi told the Solomon Star last night that the school was forced to call off its classes

FLOODING AND ONE DEATH REPORTED IN THE SOLOMONS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Mar-2020

“According to RNZ Pacific's correspondent in Honiara, police confirmed one person has died, as a landslide badly damaged a

BRIDGE COLLAPSE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020

“The Bridge has posed more danger to our lives given the fact that it has now collapsed after a flood destroyed one side of it this

SI: PREPARING BUSINESSES FOR COVID-19

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020

THE World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging employers and businesses to develop a plan for what to do if someone becomes ill with susp

A LANDSLIDE AT LAMBI CLAIMS TWO LIVES

Quoting Radio New Zealand 13-Mar-2020

The initial reports claim eight people, including children, were covered by the landslide. Two dead bodies have been said to have been recove

SI: LANDSLIDE REPORTEDLY CLAIMS TWO LIVES

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 13-Mar-2020

“Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have been deployed to Lambi, west Guadalcanal today to investigate a la

NRH NEEDING A CONVERTED SHIPPING CONTAINER AS A WORKSHOP FOR PROSTHETICS MANUFACTURE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2020

The replacement workshop is considered vital to the making and fitting of prosthetic limbs for the many hundreds of patients and former patie

CONSIDERATION TO MUNDA AIRPORT CLOSURE

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 12-Mar-2020

MINISTER for Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) Dickson Mua will discuss with the Immigration Office to stop the Solomon Airlines

NATIONAL AIRLINE PROMOTING SOLOMON ISLANDS CULTURE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2020

“Mr Dolaiasi will also draw attention to Solomon Islands during performances with his ‘Island Vibe Band’, durin

SOLOMON AIRWAYS SUPPORTING SI CULTURE

Quoting Solomon Times on Line 12-Mar-2020

In the lead up to the Byron Harmony Festival and supported by Multicultural NSW, a Youth Cultural Project will also inspire and encourage loc

ISABEL PROVINCE CONTRIBUTES TO THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH FIRES APPEAL

Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 12-Mar-2020

“Premier Lesley Kikolo and his Provincial Secretary John Lokumana during handing over of the money yesterday (11/03/2020) at Prime

THE HUMAN SIDE OF CLIMATE CHANGE RELOCATION

Quoting Radio New Zealand 12-Mar-2020

Writing about the increasing level of forced migration, Sarah M. Munoz, a political scientist at the University of Montreal, contributed an a

RED CROSS PRAISED FOR CLEANING AUKI CLINIC

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 11-Mar-2020

“The nurse in charge of the Auki clinic Sam Ottoga has thanked the Solomon Islands Red Cross Auki branch for engaging in a clean-up

SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION OF UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Mar-2020

"We want girls to be at the heart of their aid strategy for the region and we would strongly encourage [the Australian Gov

SI: REVEALING INFORMATION ON GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 11-Mar-2020

This rather disturbing revelation has become evident following the release of an Access to Justice (A2J Study which was a comprehensive study

DELAY IN THE ARRIVAL OF CRUTCHES FOR THE NRH

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2020

The shipment of 300 crutches acquired for the National Referral Hospital (NRH) by the Solomon Islands Forest Association (SFA) responding to

SOLOMON AIRLINES FEMALE STAFF CELEBRATE WOMEN's DAY

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2020

“Creating a healthy and respectful workplace for all employees is a key goal at Solomon Airlines and one especially championed by t

CALL FOR A LOGGING COMPANY TO CEASE OPERATIONS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Mar-2020

“A CHIEF from Pawo Village in Malango, Central Guadalcanal has called on responsible authorities to advise Galego Resource Limited,

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN's DAY CELEBRATED IN HONIARA

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Mar-2020

“International Women’s Day is an event celebrated worldwide. This is an opportunity for women to come together and be rec

SI: NEW AIRBUS IN OPERATION

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 10-Mar-2020

“Following the arrival of the Solomon Airlines’ new Airbus A320 at the Honiara International airport over the weekend, th

RESEARCH FINDINGS ON THE RULE OF LAW AT SEA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 10-Mar-2020

“He was in New Zealand recently and shared his research findings - on the rule of law at sea and the future of island states - with

SI: GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Mar-2020

 The story I submitted and which featured on Facebook today referring to a set of guidelines having bee

GUIDELINES ISSUED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNCELLORS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 09-Mar-2020

Quoting Radio New Zealand today,  Ms.Koisau Sade, who's the policy co-ordinator at the Ministry of Women, Youth, Children an

SI: PROMOTING SCOUTING

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2020

As a former boy scout in my youth I believe scouting helped to develop some of my formative key skills and being a member of the scouts helpe

ERADICATING MALARIA BY MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION, OR MDA

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2020

In the Solomon Islands the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said almost all of the entire population is at high risk for malaria, with onl

SI: SECURING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 08-Mar-2020

With improved and fast internet, the requirements of the Solomon Islands for direct financial investment (DFI) will be aided with, possibly,

"SPIRIT OF SOLOMONS"

Quoting Radio New Zealand 07-Mar-2020

The arrival of the aircraft comes at a time when the Solomon Islands, like so many other countries, is facing the threat of coronavirus disea

CHANGES SET FOR HONIARA AND THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Mar-2020

The proposed upgrading of the roads is being undertaken under the CAUSE Project jointly implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Develop

SI: PROPOSAL FOR A JUSTICE PRECINCT

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Mar-2020

“He said the idea is for government ministries and the various departments and agencies that fall within the same ministry to be ho

SI: CITY ROADS UPGRADING

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Mar-2020

“A CONTRACT has been signed on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and Island K

SI: NEW COURT ROOM IN THE HIGH COURT

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 06-Mar-2020

“The opening of this courtroom will restore the number of courtrooms back to four down from 5, with the closure of courtrooms 4 and

SI: THE DEAF COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND NEEDS

Quoting Radio New Zealand 06-Mar-2020

Affected groups are not distributed equally. WHO’s research demonstrates that developing countries have the gr

SI: DISABILITY SECTOR WORKSHOP - UPDATE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Mar-2020

The commitments, and I believe numbered about 6, were adopted and they will be progressed to forge new partnerships in support of the rights

WELL BEING OVER ECONOMIC GAIN

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Mar-2020

“The director of destination development at Cook Islands Tourism said the agency understood the need to implement these temporary r

THE POOR STATE OF THE EAST FATALEKA ROAD IN MALAITA PROVINCE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 05-Mar-2020

It was the sort of story that would not get any attention on the wider stage but the story is an important one and the road significantly imp

SI: CHINA WANTS THE SOLOMONS TRAVEL BAN RECONSIDERED

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 05-Mar-2020

“HEAD of the Chinese Embassy Taskforce in Solomon Islands Yao Ming wants the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to ease the travel re

SI: CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION MEASURES

Quoting the Solomon Times on Line 05-Mar-2020

“Health Minister, Dickson Mua said the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is working closely with their partners to add

SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR A REMOTE SOLOMONS VILLAGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020

The village people resident in Ward 13 at Luangina in the Malaita Outer Islands received their first project last week allowing for street li

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR TOKELAU

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020

“Tokelau's existing solar system was eight years old and in need of upgrading because of increasing demand for electricity

SI: SICCI CHAIRMAN SUPPORTS THE PNG PM's PLANS FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020

“Agriculture is a strategic growth sector for Solomon Islands given the vast natural resources, and as such, we look forw

CONCERN OVER THE LACK OF PLAIN LANGUAGE

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020

The Solomon Star newspaper today, Wednesday, featured an article saying that a two day ‘Disability Sector Collaboration Workshop on

SI: INFLATION FACTS

Quoting the Solomon Star newspaper 04-Mar-2020

“The country’s inflation better known as the change in the National Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen +0.3 percent to

LAUNCH OF SIG's NEW ONLINE GATEWAY PORTAL ON THE INTERNET

Quoting Radio New Zealand 04-Mar-2020

With project backing by way of funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Solomon Islands Government thi

PROTECTED MARINE AREA DECLARED IN NORTHWEST PENTECOST

Quoting Radio New Zealand 03-Mar-2020

“A delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Melanesian Spearhead Group were on Pentecost to witness the declaration